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Saturday, 10 June 2017
The Guardian
- Willie Walsh: 'I think some of the criticism of BA has been unfair'The chief of British Airways parent IAG on the airline’s IT meltdown, keeping the brand relevant – and his ‘Slasher’ nicknameThe frustrating thing for Willie Walsh is that, outside the airline industry, many people still think he is the direct boss of British Airways. In fact, he is the chief executive of IAG – its parent company – and the man who can sack the boss of BA. But, despite mounting public opinion, he is not minded to do so ... yet.It has been a busy couple of weeks for Walsh, since the bank holiday weekend meltdown of BA’s computer systems – evidently the result of a slip by a tech...
Times Online
- Willie Walsh ‘not involved’ in BA’s computer crisis [Subscription]The chief executive of IAG, whose subsidiary British Airways is still suffering from its bank holiday IT meltdown, has said that he could not get involved in the clean-up of the fiasco but would have handled things differently to Alex Cruz, the man he appointed as its chief executive.
Mail Online
- United Airlines accused of being rude by Zhang Shuai Tennis player Zhang Shuai has openly accused United Airlines of being 'rude', 'disgusting' and 'arrogant' after an apparent dispute on June 6. The American company has apologised.
- US jets participate in annual NATO military exercise Striking pictures show�German Luftwaffe's Eurofighter Typhoons joining the US's Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker in the skies during the 45th�BALTOPS military exercises.
- Ryanair split up families claim passengers Ryanair has been accused of deliberately splitting up families who refuse to pay extra for their seats.The budget airline charges passengers up to �22 each for a return trip if they want to choose their seats.
The Mirror
- Man who was arrested at Heathrow on suspicion of plotting terrorist acts charged with 'disseminating Islamic State training video'Mijunal Haque will appear in custody at Westminster Magistrates' Court tomorrow morning
Birmingham Post
- Birmingham Airport chief executive to step down Long-serving head Paul Kehoe will focus more on his regional commitments with business bodies following his departure
Bradford Telegraph & Argus
- Fire crew called to airport after plane reports mid-air emergencyFIRE crews were called to Leeds Bradford Airport last night after an aircraft reported a system problem prior to landing.
London Evening Standard
- Manchester Airport: Terminal locked down and passengers evacuated after 'suspicious bag' foundPart of Manchester Airport was evacuated after a suspicious bag was found in a terminal, with passengers reporting a police swoop.
- 'Majority' of London MPs to oppose Heathrow third runway, campaign group Hacan claimsMore than half of London's MP are expected to oppose a third runway at Heathrow, according to a group opposed to the airport's expansion.
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- Drone brings flights to a halt at Leeds Bradford Airport Flights were temporarily suspended after air traffic control spotted the drone
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- EU plans to tackle unfair competition from foreign rivalsBrussels outlines plans to offer protection for European airlines
- Birmingham airport CEO steps downPaul Kehoe to leave role in July
Aviation Industry
- Trump administration reviewing ICAO aviation emissions agreement The Trump administration has not decided whether the US government will remain committed to the ICAO aviation emissions agreement and is unlikely to make a decision anytime soon, according to the US State Department. read more
- Undisclosed customer buys five Bombardier Q400sBombardier Commercial Aircraft said it has concluded a firm order for five Q400 aircraft with an undisclosed customer. read more
- Passengers demanding on-ground Wi-Fi experience in the airWhether airlines can re-create the on-ground Wi-Fi connectivity experience for passengers is debatable, but whether passengers want and expect that level of connectivity is not, according to a panel of players in the infight connectivity field. read more
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